Selling a collectible vintage bottle of Jean Patou JOY Pure Parfum Extrait from 1971.
Famously marketed as the costliest perfume in the world. Originally launched 1930. A single ounce of this highly concentrated extract requires over 10,000 flowers and 28 dozen May roses to manufacture.
This is the original, legendary formulation housed in the classic architectural flacon designed by Louis Süe.
This piece is completely verified and authenticated via matching vintage Jean Patou factory codes:Batch Code / Production Year: 711 (stamped on the box) with its matching physical paper reference slip 7011 inside, confirming a 1971 production date.Model Reference: N° 1104 (corresponds to the 15ml / 0.5 fl. oz. presentation size).
The house of Jean Patou has permanently ceased all fragrance operations, making these pristine 1970s extraits incredibly rare and highly sought after by perfume historians and collectors alike.
Bottle: Excellent vintage condition. Glass is clear with no chips or cracks. Original gold label is intact and legible.
Seal: Pristine and factory sealed. The golden baudruche thread wrapping around the neck remains completely intact, tightly tied, and unbroken, ensuring an airtight, un-opened vintage seal.
Original presentation box is included and structurally sound, showing wear and marks consistent with age, as pictured.
Shipping:Will be packed with extreme care using bubble wrap and foam to ensure safe transit with no chips or cracks.